Scaffold Lead

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Plaquemine (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Leadman to guide craft workers, support the Foreman, and perform journeyman tasks. The role requires interpreting blueprints, coordinating material handling, and ensuring safety on site.

You will supervise scaffolding, formwork, and concrete elements, while mentoring teammates and maintaining project standards. This on-site position demands physical endurance and proficiency with carpentry hand and power tools, along with a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred with related field experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Capable of working at heights and using standard carpentry tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead craft workers and assist Foreman in daily tasks.
• Inspect materials, blueprints and dimensions to ensure accuracy.
• Set up and dismantle scaffolding, formwork and temporary structures.
• Load, transport and position materials as required.
• Operate carpentry hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain safety and project rules on site.
• Assist with maintenance of tolls and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

SUMMARY

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.
• Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
• Inspect base surface for obstructions.
• Loads, transports and unloads material.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.
• Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying.
• Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Sets and braces anchor bolts.
• May rig materials.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Physical Requirements

1. Strength: a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%

b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 40 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb.

2. Climbing C Balancing C

3. Stooping F Kneeling O Crouching F Crawling O Reaching F Handling C Fingering C

Explanation of Symbols

NP Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%) F Frequently (34-66%) C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.